The UN humanitarian aid coordinator, Martin Griffiths, announced that the organization hopes to send a second convoy of trucks to Gaza tomorrow, Sunday, under a relaxed inspection system that allows for increased delivery of relief supplies this week. Griffiths stated in an interview on the sidelines of the Cairo Peace Summit, "I have heard about this since midday, but we are negotiating it now, that we may send another convoy tomorrow, perhaps a little larger, with 20 to 30 trucks."
US President Joe Biden announced on Saturday that the United States is committed to ensuring that civilians in Gaza continue to receive food, water, and medical care without interference from Hamas affecting these supplies. In a statement following the passage of the first convoy of humanitarian supplies through the Rafah crossing into the sector, he added, "We will continue to work with all parties to keep the Rafah crossing operational to ensure the necessary aid flow to the people of Gaza."
UN agencies called on Saturday for a ceasefire and unrestricted access to humanitarian aid throughout Gaza. This came after 20 trucks loaded with a shipment of aid entered the sector through the Rafah crossing. A joint statement from the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund, UNICEF, the World Food Programme, and the World Health Organization said, "We call for a humanitarian ceasefire, along with immediate unrestricted access to humanitarian aid throughout Gaza to allow humanitarian actors to reach civilians in need, save lives, and prevent further humanitarian suffering." The statement continued, "Humanitarian aid flows must be substantial and sustainable, allowing all residents of Gaza to maintain their dignity."
